Southern University System

Black
History Month at SUSLA is set to be a month full of events that features
thoughtful debate, pride in past African-American culture, enhancing the lives
of children of all ages and speeches from some of today's most engaging and
well known speakers.

55th
Annual Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Conference

Date:
Thursday, March 4th

Time:
8:00am - 3:00pm

Location:
SUSLA Gymnasium

Over
800 high school students from across Louisiana will attend this conference to receive
business training, mentorship and motivation from various guest speakers.

Annual
National Give Kids a Smile Day

Date:
Friday, February 5th

Time:
8:30am - 12:30pm

Location:
SUSLA Metro Campus, 610 Texas St

February is
the American Dental Associations' annual celebration of National Give Kids a
Smile Day and SUSLA's Dental Hygiene Program students will provide dental
exams, x-rays, and sealants for children from selected Caddo Parish
Schools. The event is offered in conjunction with The Louisiana Dental
Association, Dr. Brian Basinger, Shreveport Patterson Dental Supply and Henry
Schein Dental Supply. The SUSLA, "Tooth Fairy," will also be on hand
to help entertain children during this event

Spring
Convocation Guest Speaker - Judge Glenda A. Hatchett

Date:
Wednesday, February 10th

Time:
10:00am

Location:
Health and Physical Education Complex (Gymnasium)

She's
strong, savvy and resolute. She's intuitive, concerned and compassionate. She's
a realist, an innovator and a leader. She's Judge Glenda A. Hatchett, and she
knows the difference between achieving success and making a
difference.

A visionary who knows how to get results, Judge Hatchett is renowned in the
legal community for her groundbreaking courtroom style. Best known for her
revolutionary "interventions," she is widely respected for her work
with today's youth, which not only sets her apart from other judges, but also
establishes her as a leader in the justice system
nationwide.

Judge Hatchett is also the author of the national bestseller, Say What You
Mean and Mean What You Say (Harper Collins, 2003), based on her extensive
professional experiences as a jurist and her own personal experience as a
mother of two
boys.
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The Judge also serves as national spokesperson for CASA (Court Appointed
Special Advocates), a non-profit volunteer organization that trains volunteers
to represent abused and neglected children and help them navigate the court
system.
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In May 2005, Judge Hatchett received a special honor at the Mayor of New York
City's residence, Gracie Mansion. Katherine Oliver, Commissioner of the Mayor's
Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, presented Judge Hatchett with the
Mayor's "Made In NY" award for her contribution to New York City's
daytime television community.

The
Michael Baisden Live National Tour "Save Our Kids"

Date:
Friday, February 19th

Time:
6:00pm

Location:
In front of the Health and Physical Education Complex (Gymnasium)

When
it comes to entertaining, enlightening and educating, no one in talk radio
compares to Michael Baisden. His high-octane energy and love for interacting
with his listeners is just one reason for the popularity and success of The
Michael Baisden Show. The Bad Boy ignites heated discussions with explosive
episodic themes like: Living Your Dream, Your Body Is Your Temple, and Pimps In
The Pulpit.

His radio career
began in 2003 when 98.7 KISS FM in New York City offered him a position as the
afternoon drive-time host. Because of budget constraints the station was unable
to offer him a salary. Michael's response was, "Just give me the damned
mic!" And sure enough, within six months, their afternoon drive ratings
went from number 9 to number 1.

After eight months
of consistent high ratings, Michael suggested taking his show national but
management was apprehensive, suggesting that New York wasn't ready. A few
months later, Michael threatened to quit if management did not pursue a
syndication deal. "There was no doubt in my mind that I could have one of
the hottest shows on radio! I knew the impact it would have on people all
across the country and I wasn't taking no, for an answer," Michael
rebutted.

Each year Southern University at Shreveport, Student
Support Services (SSS) sponsors this "Friendly" debate during the Black History
Month Celebration, to offer a provocative, informative, inspired recognition of
Black History. This year's debate topic is sure to stimulate the minds of
everyone in the community.

These
debates started in 2001 with topics such as, "Martin vs. Malcolm: Whose methods
were more effective in influencing the Civil Rights Movement during the
1960's?" and "Is it time to end so-called Affirmative Action?"